Try: Avoid violent or disturbing television programs cr may believe a story is real Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: As a precaution should he or […]
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Care recipient (cr) sometimes has aggressive spurts of behavior that frighten the care giver cg
Try: Do not confront cr when she becomes aggressive withdraw and make sure you have access to an exit as needed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S […]
Care recipient (cr) hides things or throws things away
Try: Check trash containers before emptying them in case something has been hidden there or accidentally thrown away Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: As a precaution should […]
Care recipient (cr) has an impaired mind and gets confused a lot
Try: Paint walls a light color to reflect more light use solid colors which are less confusing to cr than a patterned wall Materials: Light colored interior paint Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor […]
Care recipient (cr) has an impaired mind and gets confused a lot
Try: Avoid using large bold prints for example florals in wallpaper or drapes because they may cause confusing illusions Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease […]
Care recipient (cr) gets confused by shadows in the home
Try: Make sure there is adequate lighting and keep extra bulbs handy in a secured place dimly lit areas may produce confusing shadows Materials: Extra lighting extra light bulbs Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble interpreting everyday objects in the home
Try: Reduce glare by using soft light or frosted bulbs partially close blinds or curtains maintain adequate globes or shades on light fixtures Materials: Soft white or frosted light bulbs globes or shades for light fixtures Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L […]
Care recipient (cr) gets bored and starts getting into things he or she shouldn’t
Try: Create a special place for cr to rummage freely or sort for example a chest of drawers a bag of selected objects or a basket of clothing to fold or unfold Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T […]
Care recipient (cr) rummages through things and also hides things
Try: Provide cr a safe box treasure chest or cupboard to store special objects Materials: Safe treasure chest Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: As a precaution should he or […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to hide things around the house
Try: Search the house periodically to discover hiding places once found these hiding places can be discreetly and frequently checked Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: As a […]